SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY ASSISTANT MANAGER

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SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY ASSISTANT MANAGER Jobs in Nakuru, Nakuru, Kenya at Proto Energy

Title: SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY ASSISTANT MANAGER

Company: Proto Energy

Location: Nakuru, Nakuru, Kenya

At PEL, we believe that access to clean, reliable energy should go hand in hand with protecting people, communities, and the environment. As a leading player in the LPG sector, we are committed to driving a culture of safety excellence, environmental stewardship, and responsible business practices across our operations.

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Safety & Sustainability Assistant Manager to help shape and strengthen our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Sustainability agenda. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe distribution of LPG energy solutions while supporting initiatives that enhance environmental performance, regulatory compliance, operational safety, and long-term sustainability.

If you are driven by creating safer workplaces, championing sustainable practices, and making a meaningful impact in the energy sector, we invite you to be part of our journey towards a safer and more sustainable future.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate the documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of PEL’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures, work instructions, and record forms.
• Guide and mentor HSE Assistants and Officers in developing and implementing safe systems of work and environmental protection measures.
• Oversee the engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure compliance with HSE and sustainability standards.

Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with PEL’s Environmental, Occupational Safety & Health Policy and statutory/legal requirements, including OSHA 2007 and EMCA 1999.
• Support the HSE Manager in liaising with regulatory authorities on mitigating the impacts of potential and actual emergency situations across company installations.
• Ensure the implementation of safe systems of work across all PEL facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive safety inductions for visitors, contractors, interns, and new staff regarding safety, quality (IMS), and environmental practices before engaging in tasks.
• Supervise the commissioning of machinery and equipment after major maintenance to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
• Perform risk assessments to identify safety risks and hazards, develop action plans, and oversee their implementation.
• Implement and manage fire safety measures, including policy enforcement, inspections, equipment maintenance, and conducting drills.
• Develop and enforce emergency response plans and facilitate statutory audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including procedures, training records, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment to meet safety regulation standards.
• Support and guide safety and health committees on workplace safety and health matters.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Disaster Risk Management and Business Continuity programs.
• Maintain company ESG records, analyze them, and recommend corrective actions for identified safety gaps.
• Develop tools and methods to measure, evaluate, and monitor PEL’s HSE performance.
• Regularly report to the HSE Manager on the status and progress of HSE programs.
• Assist in creating and updating HSE systems, including procedures and manuals.
• Implement strategies to address sustainability issues, including energy efficiency, resource conservation, pollution reduction, waste management, and ethical labor practices.
• Act as the point of contact for addressing non-conformities and ensuring timely closure, including coordination with relevant personnel and ISO coordinators.

Financial Responsibility

• Assist in preparing and presenting departmental budget proposals.
• Monitor and manage the utilization of approved section budgets effectively.
• Responsibility for Physical Assets
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of assigned physical assets, such as company laptops and other equipment.

Decision-Making and Job Influence

• Provide expert advice on HSE-related matters to management and staff.
• Make decisions on allowances for reports and team members as needed.

Working Conditions

• Primarily based at the assigned station with occasional fieldwork.
• Perform any other duty assigned to you by your superior.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Conduct a minimum of 4 toolbox talks per month at each operational site, ensuring 100% employee participation and documentation.
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Permit to Work system by issuing and reviewing all permits within 24 hours of submission.
• Facilitate a minimum of 6 HSE training sessions per quarter, ensuring that at least 90% of employees have completed mandatory training by year-end.
• Ensure that 100% of staff undergo the required occupational medical examinations annually, with records updated within one week of completion.
• Conduct monthly PPE audits, ensuring 100% availability and proper use of required equipment across all operational sites.
• Complete safety inductions for 100% of new recruits, contractors, and visitors within one day of their arrival at the site.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, climate change or related field.

Relevant Work Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in the HSE field.
• Strong Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, sustainability reporting frameworks i.e GRI, IFRS etc…
• Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH (International Diploma/Certificate), IOSH, or ISO Lead Auditor status.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methods and techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO Standards, Legislations such as OSHA 2007, EMCA 2015.
• Familiarity with OSH auditing and inspection processes.
• Knowledge of accident and incidents investigation, identifying root cause and using hierarchy of control to propose corrective action.

Must have skills

• Problem-Solving skills.
• Good Communication skills.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Teamwork.
• Training and Education.
• Strong team building, decision making and people management skills.